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Serious Materials, a leading energy-saving building materials : company in the U.S., received the 2009 Green Product Award : , as part of Building Products Fall issue, for its super-insulating, high R-value SeriousWindows. Serious Materials’ SeriousWindows are the only windows out of 16 products to be honored with this award. According to the editors, the 2009 Green Product Awards represent those product introductions that excelled in three areas: sustainability, value to the contractor, and innovation.

Building Products Magazine is the premier information source for builders and remodelers searching for what's new in building materials and products. The 16 winners were judged on their green and sustainable attributes, including, but not limited to, energy efficiency, resource efficiency,

and/or health and comfort. Each product also was evaluated on its innovation and overall value to residential construction professionals’ use of green building practices. The Green Product Awards : were open to all categories of residential building products, materials, and technologies introduced between January 2008 and April 2009. The award winners represent the best new products that contribute to green-built homes and that bring the most value to builders, remodelers, or architects, or their clients.

“It’s a great honor to be the only windows manufacturer given this award and to have our super-insulating windows highlighted as one of just a handful of green products chosen by Building Products Magazine’s editors,” said Kevin Surace, CEO of Serious Materials. “They really understand how crucial windows are to the energy efficiency of homes. By installing SeriousWindows, you can not only cut up to 40 percent off your energy bills, but you benefit from greater visibility, daylight, and more comfort all year round.”

Super-insulating SeriousWindows offer full frame, high R-value of up to R-11. This performance is up to four times higher than major brands and current Energy Star requirements and can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 40% depending on climate zone. Available in a full line of fiberglass and vinyl frames, SeriousWindows offer UV protection of 99 percent, superior condensation control, year-round thermal efficiency and comfort, and maximize architectural freedom with complete range of styles, color and hardware options.

SeriousWindows are available in a full range of commercial and residential styles, including single-hung, double-hung, picture, gliders, casement, gliding doors, swing doors, and storefront systems.
SeriousWindows may be ordered through authorized dealers across the U.S.

or customers may call (800) 797-8159 for more information or go to www.SeriousWindows.com : .


About Serious Materials

Serious Materials develops and manufactures sustainable green building materials that save energy, save money, improve comfort, and aggressively address climate change. Super-insulating high R-value SeriousWindows : ™ reduce heating and cooling energy costs by up to 40%. SeriousGlass : ™ industry-leading insulating commercial glass has been installed in thousands of projects and offers the highest energy savings in the industry. QuietRock : ® soundproof drywall reduces material use, enhances livability, and supports dense urban construction. EcoRock : ™ is the only true green alternative to gypsum drywall. Serious Materials’ products are manufactured in the company’s 5 factories across North America. For more information, visit www.SeriousMaterials.com : .

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